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Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies, 9/e

Jay Coakley, University of Colorado

ISBN: 0073047279
Copyright year: 2007

Table of Contents



1 The Sociology of Sport: What is it and why study it?
2 Using Social Theories: How can they help us study sports in society?
3 Studying the Past: Does it help us understand sports today?
4 Sports and Socialization: Who plays and what happens to them?
5 Sports and Children: Are organized programs worth the effort?
6 Deviance in Sports: Is it out of your control?
7 Violence in Sports: How does it affect our lives?
8 Gender and Sports: Does equity require ideological changes?
9 Race and Ethnicity: Are They Important in Sports?
10 Social Class: Do Money and Power Matter in Sports?
11 Sports and the Economy: What Are the Characteristics of Commercial Sports?
12 Sports and the Media: Could They Survive Without Each Other?
13 Sports and Politics: How Do Governments and Globalization Influence Sports?
14 Sports in High School and College: Do Varsity Sport Programs Contribute to Education?
15 Sports and Religion: Is It a Promising Combination?
16 Sports in the Future: What Can We Expect?

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Subject Index


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